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Fishermen plead guilty to charges in tournament cheating scandal
Remember Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky? Well, if you don’t, we will refresh your memory. They are the two anglers…
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Gold on Fort Peck
The Captain, along with Fred Stingley of Glasgow and Rob Dundas “The Baitman” of Fort Peck, struck a little walleye…
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.28.23
Weather conditions along the upper Salmon River were cold and windy during the past week, especially over the weekend. However,…
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Palisades Tahoe to extend ski/snowboard season through 4th of July
The snow has made a pretty big impact on the Spring Skiing Capital®, also known as Palisades Tahoe in California,…
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When you get a follower–and it’s a bear!
Well, it looks like they have a follower–and we aren’t talking about on social media! Check this footage that @brightonpeachy…
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Huge Snapping Turtle Discovered on Wisconsin Beach
If you’re all about swimming, what would you think if you saw a monstrous snapping turtle washed up on shore? …
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 2nd Week Update
Flathead Lake anglers have just completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event. The event sponsored…
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The Picture and The Story…
Here’s an anonymous story we received that is enough to make a person pucker and to make a youngster run…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.27.23
This is the Last Ice Fishing Report being sent out this year. We will begin sending out reports for the…
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Idaho man lands record pike
An Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record…
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Woman approached by bear poses for selfie
If you are approached by a bear, one thing that is not recommended to do is to pose and take…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Finding the Right Boat wiht High Country Boats
In this episode we continue our series on How to Find The Right Boat For You. This time we talk…
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BONUS Montana Outdoor Podcast: Update from MT Legislative Session
This is a bonus Montana Outdoor Podcast. The Montana State Legislature only meets every other year for 90 days. During that…
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Some nice rainbows
Cameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey,…
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FWP News: REMINDERS FOR SHED HUNTERS
Most wildlife management areas open May 15; block management areas not open for shed hunting without landowner permission HELENA – With…
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FWP News: DEADLINE FOR DEER AND ELK PERMIT APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1
HELENA –Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute.…
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FWP News: COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CHANGES TO WOLF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for public comment on whether or not to initiate rulemaking on…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23
Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions…
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Find out who’s Catchin the Big Ones with Catchin the Big Ones
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from…
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Fort Peck Pike Paradise
Fred Stingley from Glasgow and Brian Olson from Fort Peck enjoyed catching a couple of pike through the ice on…
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Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]
Brian Olson, of Fort Peck, hooked a big female walleye through the ice at Fort Peck on Wednesday. It was…
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FWP News: FWP opens public scoping on proposed new wolf management plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and conduct public scoping on a proposed…
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10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.
If you’re an avid ice angler here in Montana, you might be surprised to learn that Montana does not have…
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Brett French reports: Wolf harvest drops for second year in a row
Montana’s wolf season closed on March 15, and based on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks data, the hunting and trapping…
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Statewide Montana Fishing Report Compilation 3.23.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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Huge Herd of Deer Stop Traffic
Wow! Imagine you’re waiting for a herd of deer to cross, only it seems to be neverending! Check out this deer…
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FWP News: Trapping for otters to close in Trapping District 1
HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Trapping…
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FWP News: Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan meeting April 19
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries…
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ATV and Snowmobile Trail Recreation Maps
Many Montanans look forward to snowmobiling in the winter and ATVing in spring/summer/fall. But, where do you go? If you…
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CO man suffers minor injuries in mountain lion attack while in hot tub
A press release (below) by Colorado Parks & Wildlife revealed that a man soaking in his hot tub in Colorado…
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Fishing Report 3.21.23
Over the past week, steelhead angler effort increased on the upper Salmon River. However, overall angler effort remained lower than…
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FWP News: Fur handling clinic scheduled for April 1 in Columbia Falls
KALISPELL – Registration is open for a free fur handling clinic in Columbia Falls on April 1. The clinic is…
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The biggest trout ever caught via Field and Stream
Steven Hill with Field and Stream recently posted an article listing the largest trout caught on record. The information from…
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Mountain bikers and bears, oh my!
If it can happen in West Virginia, it can happen in Montana–and wherever there are black bears, really. You just…
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2023 Spring Mack Days 1st Week Results
Dozens of fishing lines were dropped to the bottom of Flathead Lake by anglers that were not afraid of the…
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Monster Deadhead buck Discovered by 3 Year-old!
The Rhett Boucher buck ~ #MorePics This is the largest free roaming whitetail that I’ve measured for Buckmasters Whitetail Trophy…
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Wild Pheasant Mac and Cheese
If you have some upland game bird meat you are looking for a new recipe for, then this is the…
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Big Beautiful Walleye
Beckie Wilkins, from Glasgow, caught a really nice walleye through the ice on Fort Peck. Don, her husband, said it…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.20.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle…
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Wild Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo
If you’re not doing the carnivore diet or the keto diet, this recipe is for you! Load up on the…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: The True Story about Warrior Boats You Probably Never Knew
In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, we continue our series on “How to Find the Right Boat For You”…
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Fort Peck Snow/Ice Fishing Report 3.16.23
The Captain and Fred Stingley, from Glasgow, have put in a couple of days of ice fishing around Fort Peck.…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 447
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management…
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SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 3.7.23
Montana Angler posted this fishing report for Southwest Montana from March 7, 2023: Trout are still mostly in a winter…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Catchin the Big Ones Crew!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from…
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Kid has meltdown over forgetting camera while ice fishing
Kids are funny…. Here is a throwback to the year of Covid when we shared this video in 2020 of…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.16.23
No new report for this week. I, nor my friends who fish, were able to get on the reservoirs this…
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Brett French reports: Thanking landowners for allowing access
A new group has been formed in Miles City, Montana Hunters for Access, as a way to thank landowners in…
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FWP News: UPCOMING HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE IN ULM
GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course in Ulm will open soon for registration. The course will be held at…
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Hebgen Lake Not Fishable Right Now
Report on Hebgen Lake from Garrett Ostler for Wednesday 3/25/2023: “Hebgen is a total mess with the heavy heavy snow…
